Gov. Greg Abbott celebrates as Texas House majority endorses ‘school choice’ bill
In an interview with The Dallas Morning News, House Speaker Dustin Burrows said both chambers’ bills are largely ...
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Texas top officials predict lawmakers will pass school voucher bill: 'The votes are there'
Abbott has since the 2023 legislative session fervidly advocated for a voucher program, which he calls "school choice ...
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Vote now for the Thomas J. Henry Law Austin-area girls high school athlete of the week for Feb. 17 through Feb. 22. The ...
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Texas House has enough votes to pass a school choice bill, Gov. Greg Abbott says
Gov. Greg Abbott believes the Texas House will pass a school choice bill. On Wednesday, 75 Republicans signed on to co-author ...
Texas lawmakers either embrace or mock Trump and Musk's DOGE strategies, employees react to mass firings
President Trump and the Elon Musk-led Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) have increased their efforts to slash ...
Hundreds protest as Texas Legislature pushes proposals for Education Savings Account programs
In addition to its ESA proposal, the Texas House has also filed a funding bill that would invest billions in public schools.
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East Texas Rep says school choice will pass in State House
School choice may soon pass it’s final hurdle in the Texas House of Representatives. Governor Greg Abbott said that for the ...
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Texas House unveils school voucher, $8B school finance bills: 'One size does not fit all'
The Texas House on Thursday filed a sweep of education bills including public school finance and school voucher proposals.
Texas Speaker Burrows promises school choice will pass: ‘Our moment has arrived’
Texas House Speaker Dustin Burrows said Thursday that the long wait for a private-school voucher program in Texas is over.
Gov. Abbott declares victory, says he finally has the votes to make school choice a reality in Texas
Texas Governor Greg Abbott on Wednesday declared victory in his bid to make school choice a reality in the state.
Capitol Context: How the Texas Senate ‘school choice’ plan compares to other states
The Texas Senate recently passed its version of a school choice program with Senate Bill 2. The proposed legislation calls ...
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott makes case for ‘school choice’ plan at conservative gathering
AUSTIN, Texas − As tensions rise over a GOP-led effort to create a private school voucher-like program in Texas, Republican Gov. Greg Abbott addressed critics of his chief policy goal ...